... central Croydon for the first time * Exploitation of lightly used or previously disused railway lines and their linkage 'on street' in a way which makes the system far more accessible on the public * Provision of an environmentally friendly system which reduces traffic congestions and encourages public transport usage * Accessibility for all users particularly those with impaired mobility * Integrations with London's ticketing system including travel cards and freedom pass. Trams are not new to the Croydon area as there was an old London tram service that used to run through the town along the A23, which was London Road, North End and High Street. The trams continued until 1951 when they were closed and cleared away to make room for buses and cars. It wasn't until 1986, when London Transport and British Rail, that the re-introduction of the tram was seriously considered undertook a study of Greater London transport. ...

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